The Village of Minster is gearing up for a weekend full of fun and celebration! Earlier on Friday, village residents were getting ready for the 50th Annual Minster Oktoberfest. The Minster Oktoberfest kicked off Friday evening and will continue through Sunday bringing plenty of beer, German food, and fun activities. It is estimated more than 80,000 people will flock into the southwestern Auglaize County village. In between setting up booths, we talked with the president of the Minster Oktoberfest to learn a little bit more about how the beloved festival began.

July 29, 2024, Press Release from the Hancock Historical Museum: Defiance, OH (July 29, 2024) – Premier Bank recently donated a check to the Hancock Historical Museum for $15,000. The funds will be used to sponsor the Oktoberfest event in downtown Findlay on September 28, 2024. “We are celebrating 10 years of Oktoberfest in downtown Findlay! We are proud to celebrate our local German heritage with the largest single-day event in the area, highlighting German food, beverages, live bands, 20+ kids activities, contests and so much more for all ages,” explained Sarah Foltz, Executive Director, Hancock Historical Museum. “All proceeds from the event ensure we can actively preserve our local history, to educate and inspire the future.”